Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

Some Desperate Glory

Emily Tesh

438 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh is a gripping and captivating read that will captivate fans of science fiction, particularly those who crave complex, queer characters, and stories that explore the intersection of identity, power, and resistance in a richly imagined, intergalactic world.

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A thrillingly told queer space opera about the wreckage of war, the family you find, and who you must become when every choice is stripped from you, Some Desperate Glory is Astounding Award Winner and Crawford Award Finalist Emily Tesh’s highly an...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 4,258 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

dark: 63%

tense: 59%

emotional: 48%

challenging: 39%

hopeful: 28%

reflective: 23%

mysterious: 14%

sad: 13%

inspiring: 12%

funny: 7%


Pace

32% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
69% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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